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R80 AAM

2012 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,169 mi
Last recorded149,169 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Sorento73,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 AAM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 149,169 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 141,875 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inside - O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 141,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inside - O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 133,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S Banjo fitting (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 133,394 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 126,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 126,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 120,094 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 112,780 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 112,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 106,381 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 96,518 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 96,500 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 81,514 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 67,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 54,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2015 38,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers poor

Pass 22 May 2015 38,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers poor

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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R80 AAM is a 2012 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 73,364 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R80 AAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R80 AAM is a 2012 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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